I picked mine up in shockingly good condition for $350 with a body cap, focusing screen, and film back. Got the lens separately for $130 and a waist level finder from a buddy who had an extra one kicking around. It’s such a cheap and easy way to get into the Hasselblad ecosystem, especially if you want to go the fully mechanical route. If I want a 500c down the line, all I have to do is buy the body. Highly recommend picking one of these up.
@thehealthpotions2 жыл бұрын
Brb buying it now
@thehealthpotions2 жыл бұрын
Update: nvm I'm broke af
@whoschrischu2 жыл бұрын
@@thehealthpotions damn.
@donwhite332 Жыл бұрын
I have had my 500ELX for 20 years now, along with 9 CF lenses. It is not my main system but it is priceless to have and shoot B&W.
@gregshawphotography8828 Жыл бұрын
I went thrifting today and picked up a case that had two 500 EL/M bodies, an 80mm 2.8, 50 f/4, 150mm f/4 and a 250mm f/5.6. It has a prism viewfinder. no backs though. I picked all this up for $50! Gotta go thrifting!
@benjhaisch2 жыл бұрын
I got my whole Hasselblad kit for $750 🤯
@whoschrischu2 жыл бұрын
tsk daaaaaaaaang
@zachary4225 Жыл бұрын
Man I just got 3 hasselblads. Two 500cms and a 503cx. Long story short I kept getting outbid on eBay so I bid on 3 and won all. 2 of them in mint condition. And the other is a 25th anniversary number 517 Looks like it was a studio camera which got a lot of use. They all work so I’m happy with the purchases.
@OceanicNASA Жыл бұрын
How much did you end up paying ?
@zachary4225 Жыл бұрын
@@OceanicNASA about $5500 for all 3. And funny thing my mom just brought me another 500cm , so now I have 4. I’m only going to keep the 503cx and the rest will be sold at some point.
@MrMacroJesseSky2 жыл бұрын
Good luck getting $4000 for a 501cm.
@ShaunMonahanJetSet2 жыл бұрын
Great video! It should be noted that price usually does not include the viewfinder, lens, or film back.
@WesleyVerhoevePhotography2 жыл бұрын
i love that you just adjust the shot by manually zooming in the middle of your video ha! Nice video Chris.
@whoschrischu2 жыл бұрын
yeah I love doing that
@erichartke4331 Жыл бұрын
I really liked the focus you achieved with the use of the hands.
@daviddouglas97482 жыл бұрын
Got a hasselblad 500 C this weekend and it’s everything I wanted and more!!!
@whoschrischu2 жыл бұрын
lets gooooooooo
@jklphoto2 жыл бұрын
The ISO dial on the left has nothing to do with metered prisms. It is used to control TTL flash with an SCA Adapter and Metz flash. Metered Hasselblad prisms only meter, and provide an EV readout in the finder. The user has to transfer that EV value to the lens manually. Then, the locking button between shutter speed and aperture rings can be engaged to lock that exposure. Once locked, the rings can be rotated in unison to maintain the same exposure as the meter provided. Early versions of motorized 500 Series cameras used either one or two Varta NiCad battery, not D-Cells.
@CokeNire2 жыл бұрын
Honestly, Would love to see how you make those portrait. I am looking to do the same personally for my family. So, I can print their photos and hang them all up. Pleaseeee
@toulcaz312 жыл бұрын
The title of this video doesn’t do justice to the cool shots you took during that session. 👍
@achew3172 жыл бұрын
this vid goes hard, shots are butter, and I love uzuhan
@whoschrischu2 жыл бұрын
thank you, brotha!
@Pembers3572 жыл бұрын
Lovely portraits! And this video made me smile. Thanks.
@AManWhoWasntThere2 жыл бұрын
Such great portraits!
@blende5.693 Жыл бұрын
Nice video, I love my 503cw. The iso wheel communicates also with some the flash. So it’s a great feature for studio shooting.
@khanscombe6195 ай бұрын
Sounds like a fun way to get into it. Coming from a Mamiya RB68 70mm on Horseman. I do have a Hasselblad A70mm 100-200 back if I can use it on this I’m sold. I’ll try it
@theironpumpkin2 жыл бұрын
I love my hasselblad 500c, use it mostly for studio shots.
@whoschrischu2 жыл бұрын
it's a workhorse for sure
@BraeHunziker2 жыл бұрын
Portraits are killer !!!
@whoschrischu2 жыл бұрын
thanks, Brae Brae!
@sendnukes48592 жыл бұрын
Platon-esque shoot. I like it.
@whoschrischu2 жыл бұрын
it's a great time :D
@Zetaphotography Жыл бұрын
Can we see an updated video with this kit and how you shoot. Picked up a Hasselblad 553 ELX. and it all works. First roll of 220 160 NPS came back amazing
@SeanHolifield372 жыл бұрын
Coming right off the Platon episode, this video hit my feed. Looks like its time to check out the EL series before word gets out. Subscribed
@friederf2 жыл бұрын
Maybe I should finally list my 555ELD and 500ELX for sale ... love the motorized bodies also for remote work + obviously portraits.
@daviesluo Жыл бұрын
Those pictures r incredible!
@ezekielkok18482 жыл бұрын
Hi Chris! I’ve always wanted to shoot like Platon ! I have a 500cm and a 80mm lens. Enjoyed your video and what a find at 200! Are you able to share the setup like what strobe did you use and how did u get the exposure right? Thanks
@RYANPARKPHOTOGRAPHY2 жыл бұрын
bad video (I can hear the sound of price increasing.) I am a big fan of those camera!! thanks for sharing :)
@istvann.huszar42028 күн бұрын
Ah, man, your portraits are amazing, and I'm well aware that it's not because of the camera. :)
@RichmondStar5102 жыл бұрын
This is so dope! Thank you for sharing!!!
@whoschrischu2 жыл бұрын
my pleasure!
@AlexOnStreets2 жыл бұрын
So good bro! Raf really got his expressions going.
@whoschrischu2 жыл бұрын
it's a collaboration, man! Raf brought it!
@Lawman2124 ай бұрын
Which model has the proprietary batteries? I had heard years ago that the proprietary batteries were starting to crap out, and no one is making replacements. I was surprised to see the AA's in your camera.
@awynterphotos8 ай бұрын
Oh nice, I've been researching Hasselblads and never saw this one. Does the motor HAVE to be on the camera to advance the film?
@liquidiv Жыл бұрын
I got my Hasselblad 500CM with Lens and 3 Backs for only $220. This was in 2019 through my local craigslist. Sites like eBay are ridiculous. Too many people putting random price tags on them.
@Being_Joe2 жыл бұрын
You never going to the moon of photographing world leaders with that attitude.
@The_Nix_Effect Жыл бұрын
That Netflix doc brought me here looking for more info on that camera
@adammichna84407 ай бұрын
Whats the name of the document? Id like to take a look.Thank
@The_Nix_Effect7 ай бұрын
@@adammichna8440 the show is called Abstract. One of the episodes followed this renowned portrait photography and he was using Hasselblads for his studio
@soambitiouskim Жыл бұрын
Great video. What adapter were u using screwed into the bottom of the Hasselblad w/ the trigger attached?
@artikumawat27294 ай бұрын
How much
@sneakingelephant2 жыл бұрын
Love that these are available. I feel like if didn't just recently invest in a Pentax 6x7 kit I would make a leap to this instead. That 6x6 format is definitely really intriguing. Either way I'm happy that there is a (currently) available way for newcomers to realistically hop into the hasselblad film ecosystem
@edoardodario2 жыл бұрын
The photos are so fine!!!!
@CokeNire2 жыл бұрын
Tutorial to those portraits please!!!!!!
@zandermai22202 жыл бұрын
Bro, so good, just saw the 500 on ebay for less than 200, not bad... I'm new to Hasselblad cameras, what lens mount does the 500's have and are we able to adapt lens (ef or nikon f)? Also, what lens are you using for your talking head, its parfocal action is nice!!
@jklphoto2 жыл бұрын
Zander, you have to buy Hasselblad lenses (for 500 Series) which were made by Zeiss. The real Zeiss in Germany. They are pure manual lenses and contain a leaf shutter. So no, you can't use Nikon or Canon lenses.
@ImperfectPhotography2 жыл бұрын
Hi, interesting video, thanks. I’m lucky enough to have a 503 and ELM500. Generally prefer the 503, but where the ELM comes into its own is with a digital back. That is a very different experience. Have you tried that?
@telepost22502 жыл бұрын
I use SWC and SWCm with Phase One backs. Wonderful.
@youngum782 жыл бұрын
Isn't that Miguel from This is us?
@chapmandesignsystems2 жыл бұрын
The 501cm or 500 c and cm are unable to add a motor winder. Motor winder CW is for 503cxi and cw camera's. Your friend got a 553ELD for $200 sure it wasn't a 500 EL or ELM?
@luissalazar20212 жыл бұрын
Nice job, great energy!!
@whoschrischu2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@hankblack12 жыл бұрын
...not in germany...sets are around 1500€ :(
@whoschrischu2 жыл бұрын
damn....that's tough
@ichnachdem21642 жыл бұрын
@C. Oe Ich hab auch gleich nachgeschaut, schade auf jeden Fall aber ich glaub wenn man bisschen nachschaut findet man auch ne gute zum guten Preis.
@SolidusSnake1422 жыл бұрын
What’s the song in the beginning?
@ecc6262 жыл бұрын
Ur a hasselbaddie ;) I thought about this one for a while tbh
@kailynpeck78072 жыл бұрын
did anyone find the doc on Netflix? if so what's it called
@Camaro-it8ht Жыл бұрын
kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eKqgpNdezcewfIE.html
@erichstocker83582 жыл бұрын
You can get D batteries at drug stores and grocery stores. Not sure why you think AA are more accessible? However, the AA are certainly handier to carry about.
@bogamanz2 жыл бұрын
They don’t take D batteries, they took a weird 6v battery.
@MattJungJinChoi2 жыл бұрын
Holy fuck those shots are good
@snoopdoggty10862 жыл бұрын
Is ok still cannot afford one
@illitrait Жыл бұрын
...for me, the Hasselblad has to be *completely mechanical* with zero electronics. We're talking 500 and 501 models.
@BadFlashes2 жыл бұрын
BUT THOSE PICS THO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@whoschrischu2 жыл бұрын
SHEEEEEEEEESH you'll be in the mix soon enough!
@BadFlashes2 жыл бұрын
@@whoschrischu ahhhhh cant wait!
@kiwipics2 жыл бұрын
Cheapish, but they are potentially a possible expensive bricks just like the Xpan.
@mrcyberguy7612 жыл бұрын
gabe sachs
@grainpudding80852 жыл бұрын
The biggest cons of the motor are the electronics that can malfunction due to age. Also, the classic 500 series without motor are more sought after as they are fully mechanical and do not require batteries. I see the elm versions indeed more as studio cameras in 1 dedicated spot.
@davidcochran50712 жыл бұрын
That thing must be as heavy as hell
@EvolveMentor8802 жыл бұрын
Dang !
@whoschrischu2 жыл бұрын
no longer the best kept secret
@user-yj1zb7of1x3 ай бұрын
If you paid that much for any of those two cameras you got ripped off.
@Kuesa2 жыл бұрын
Hey man, great vid, but I hate to break it to you: I'm going to the moon (tomorrow actually) (your mom invited me)
@whoschrischu2 жыл бұрын
daaaamn my mom invited you? sheeeeeesh
@aredesuyo2 жыл бұрын
It's cheap because electronics are much harder to fix.
@rolanjimenez26882 жыл бұрын
640th view
@whoschrischu2 жыл бұрын
my favorite 640th viewer!
@rockyBalboa66992 жыл бұрын
Man, you over paid. Nobody buys a film camera especially a 23 year old one anymore.